Ficks Reed was founded in 1885 and produced rattan furniture on par with McGuire. Over its long history, it collaborated with noted designers such as Dorothy Draper, Paul Frankl and John Wisner. This Asian Modern rattan, faux stone, glass top table was designed by Wisner for the "Far Horizons" collection and would work well as a small coffee table or side table. 26" l., 20" d., 16" h. American, c. 1950's SOLD

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

More campaigning! This is the handsome companion piece to the previously posted Lane campaign style chest. The tall chest also has six drawers and patinated brass pulls with decorative brass hardware. They make a great looking pair. American, c. 1970's 48" h., 36" w., 18" d. SOLD

We're making room this week for some great pieces like this classic campaign style chest by Lane Furniture. The chest has six ample drawers with patinated brass pulls and decorative brass accents. 62" l., 18" d., 30" h. American, c. 1970's SOLD

It's not feeling too much like spring out there today, but we are starting our spring cleaning anyway. We have a few beautiful pieces that didn't find a new home during our sale, so we are reducing the prices a little further in hopes of making some room for new arrivals. We are also taking some new markdowns. If you subscribe to the blog, these won't show up in your inbox as they are not new listings, so please check out the blog directly.

This spectacular armoire was made in Brooklyn, NY in the late 19th century and has been in the same family ever since. It features a pair of key locking mirrored doors and two key locking drawers below. It has hand carved faux bamboo detailing throughout and turned finials on the pediment and corners. The interior is currently outfitted for hanging clothing, but shelves could be added easily. Modern or Victorian, modest or grand, whatever the size and style of your home, this piece would make a warm, wonderful and functional addition. 93" h., 54" l., 24" w. American, c. 1890 SOLD

Casimir Szarkiewicz (1906-1972) was a Polish artist who lived and painted in Upstate New York for most of his life. When I first saw this painting, something about it reminded me of the work of one of my favorite artists, Giorgio de Chirico. I'm not sure if it is the subject matter, the way he has handled the light, or the colors he has chosen for this still life with Beethoven, a piano and a violin. In any case, it is a very appealing oil on board that is nicely painted, and it packs lots of decorative punch. The painting retains it's original hand-carved, hand-painted frame. 45" x 32" American, c. 1940's SOLD

Faux bamboo + Faux patent leather = Real cool. With the holidays approaching, add some hip to extra dining/ seating. This faux bamboo dining or games table has a patent leatherette top and the chairs have patent leatherette seats and caned backs. The set is so good looking it seems a shame to store it away. However, if you have to, the table and chairs all fold for easy storage. The set is very well made and while the table and chairs fold, they are very sturdy. Table, 34.5" square 29" h. American, c. 1960's SOLD

This one is a stunner. Pristine, Chippendale style mahogany server/ sideboard/ console table by Century Furniture. It has one long center drawer flanked by short side drawers. The drawer fronts are handsomely carved and have polished brass pulls. Inlaid banding frames the top. 69" l., 17" d., 29.5" h. American, c. 1970's SOLD

The Curtis Jere design house was founded in California in 1963 and produced sculptural works ranging from the representational to the highly abstract. Works produced by the company have become highly praised and sought after today. Writer Mitchell Owens wrote a two page article on the history of C. Jere for the November 2010 issue of Elle Decor. In it he remarks that "Today Jere pieces are attracting the admiration of leading dealers in vintage chic". He goes on to note that after launching in 1963, Jere sculptures were distributed by Raymor, a cutting edge studio in New York City, and retailed at Gump's in San Francisco and other high end retailers in several major cities across the U.S. This high wheel bicycle is made of painted metal with a painted wood seat. It is signed and dated and able to be hung on a wall or stand freely. 34" h., 29' l., 6" w. American, c. 1982 SOLD

Terence Harold Robsjohn-Gibbings was the most important decorator in America in the 1930's and 40's. After opening a shop on Madison Avenue in 1936, he became the designer of choice for such prominent Americans as tobacco heiress Doris Duke, Alfred A. Knopf and Thelma Chrysler Foy. His style would best be described as modern historicism. He was heavily influenced by Ancient Grecian design and the visual vocabulary of the classical world. That being said, his designs did, during his time, and still do feel fresh and completely modern. Some of his best known and most iconic pieces were produced during the time he worked as a designer for Widdicomb Furniture, from 1943 to 1956. There is a casual elegance and rich simplicity to his work during that period that few others have been able to achieve, but many have tried to copy. Designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, this coffee table is cool, clean and very modern. 48" l., 22" d., 15" h. American, c. 1950's SOLD

Asian Modern table/ cabinet which would function nicely as a side table, coffee table or TV stand. The cabinet has two doors, with interesting patinated brass hardware, which open to a large storage compartment. 28" square, 21" h. American, c. 1970 SOLD

Monday, March 20, 2017

On our last buying trip, we were fortunate to find a smaller version of one of the favorite pieces we have featured in the shop. This impressive piece by Mount Airy Furniture is in the style of Renzo Rutili. The cabinet has a mahogany frame and gold-leafed doors with ornate filigree pulls. The doors open to a compartment with an adjustable shelf. The platform may be used with cushions as a bench or for placement of sculpture, plant or books. 68" l., 20" d., 30" h. American, c. 1960 SOLD

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Classic and timeless pair of double gourd lamps made from early 20th c. Chinese vases. The lamps have a crackle glaze with figural decoration, carved Cinnabar finials and wooden bases. The custom shades were made by Eric and Susan, Toronto. 28" h., 16" diam. Chinese, Early 20th c. SOLD

Thursday, March 9, 2017

The original label is gone from the back of this lovely Chinoiserie mirror, but it is similar to mirrors we have seen from Friedman Brothers of New York. The wood frame of the beveled glass is silver leafed and has handpainted decoration in relief. 38" h., 25.5" w. American, c. 1950's SOLD

Friday, March 3, 2017

'The horses are on the track'....and in the shop. This heroic sculpture is cast in metal, handsomely detailed, and impressive in scale (and weight). It depicts a mare and her foal and looks as beautiful from the back, when only the mare is visible, as the front. While we couldn't find any artists markings, it does have some remnants of labels which appear to be very old and similar to some that we have seen on Italian pieces. We believe it to be late 19th or early 20th century. 24" l., 20.5" h., 12" d. $695.00

On the more fanciful side, this Parisian street scene by Curtis Jere depicts a French apartment building/ artist's studio with a bistro table and three chairs in the front. It's got great visual impact with a mix of metals, colors and textures. 38.5" h., 14" w., 7" d. American, c. 1970's SOLD